Monday, January 6th!
6th Grade Science –
This week, we’ll be studying, analyzing, and investigating the connections between unicellular and multicellular organisms. We’ll be learning that cells are the building block of life and that all living things are comprised of one or more cells. Throughout this unit, we’ll also be examining the relationship between biotic and abiotic components and we’ll be learning about the difference between viruses, parasites, bacteria, and healthy cells. The next Do Now journal check will take place on Thursday, January 9th – Students will need a minimum of 20 correct, complete entries dated between November 4th & January 9th uploaded to Google Classroom by the end of the school day on Thursday, January 9th to earn full credit.
Homework –
1/6/20 – Complete your Microscope Lab Report
1/7/20 – Design & Build a Microscope Lab Report – Analyze & Conclude Questions #1-4
7th Grade ELA –
This week, we’ll be working on a poetry & figurative language unit. During this unit, students will examine different types of poems, such as sonnets, haikus, acrostic poems, limericks, and free verse poems, to learn about concepts such as mood, tone, hyperbole, irony, metaphors, and allegory. The next Do Now journal check will take place on Thursday, January 9th – Students will need a minimum of 20 correct, complete entries dated between November 4th & January 9th uploaded to Google Classroom by the end of the school day on Thursday, January 9th to earn full credit. Students should also continue working on Book Project 2, which will be due on Thursday, January 23rd. All of the Book Project 2 instructions, details, deadlines, and the rubric are available in Google Classroom.
Homework –
1/6/20 – Study your poetry vocab terms
1/7/20 – Finish the Gym Class Heroes Vs. Burns worksheet
8th Grade STEM Apps –
This week, we’ll be exploring and examining how graphic designers use mathematics, graphic design skills, and computer-aided design techniques to create geometric designs, artistic patterns, and architectural structures. Students will be using their skills to submit entries for the school yearbook contest. The next Do Now journal check will take place on Thursday, January 9th – Students will need a minimum of 20 correct, complete entries dated between November 4th & January 9th uploaded to Google Classroom by the end of the school day on Thursday, January 9th to earn full credit.
Homework –
1/6/20 – Work on your yearbook cover design – The rough draft is due tomorrow (Tuesday, January 7th) and the final draft is due by the end of class on Friday, January 10th!
1/7/20 – Work on your yearbook cover design – The final draft is due by the end of class on Friday, January 10th!